Timber Development UK issues response following recent political events

Timber Development UK has issued an industry response following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss today (October 20 2022)

David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK said:

“Political instability does no one any favours and it is vital we establish a stable government as soon as possible. In particular, we can’t let political turmoil damage crucial progress towards a net-zero construction industry following so much progress and investment in the past decade."

"This is an issue to which every part of the timber sector is currently committed and we have had positive conversations with new ministers only recently about how our sector can contribute to critical carbon reduction targets."

"Our hope is that a new prime minister does not mean a major reshuffle and yet another reset in ministerial appointments crucial to the construction industry. Following our commitment at COP26 to a 68% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, a consistent policy environment is more important than ever.”

Article sent via press release statement 'Response to Liz Truss Resignation - TDUK" from TDUK sent October 20, 2022.

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